Frosted Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
2
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until cookies spring back when touched lightly (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks.
4
For frosting, in a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, milk and butter to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat (mixture will look curdled at first). Cool for 3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Frost warm cookies.

1552

kcal

Calories

Fat

303

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Frosted Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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